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What is a light bulb?

What is a light bulb? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. An evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament which is heated by electrical resistance to produce light.
  2. (by extension) An article that resembles such a bulb and converts electricity to light by any process.
  3. (figuratively) Used in reference to the sudden arrival of a realization, an inspiration, an idea, or the like.
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An incandescent light bulb contains a thin wire filament that glows hot when an electric current is run through it.
A regular incandescent light bulb relies on the fact that all bodies with a temperature greater than absolute zero emit radiation.
As you know from replacing light bulbs, there is a large, thin, frosted glass envelope in the familiar light bulb shape.
It glimmers at barely 1800 degrees Fahrenheit, which is cooler than a light bulb filament.
When using very high bromide developers, it may be necessary to use a 200 to 250 watt light bulb in order to get good reversal effects.
You come out the other, and it's like a light bulb has flashed inside your head.

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